Author: Imhoteptra
Summary: Ancient Thebes is awaken. The truth is revealed.
Disclaimer: I own none of these characters.
Rated: R
Prologue
The land of Egypt has become the keeper to the secrets of its inhabitants: Imhotep, Anck-Su-Namun, Seti, and Nefertiri.
This ancient and almost-forgotten story begins during the time of Egyptian pharaoh Seti's rule, in the land of Thebes. It will end in Hamunaptra, the City of the Dead.
I, Imhoteptra, sister of Imhotep the high priest of Thebes, pledge with a pure heart to reveal the truth. I ask only for the Gods to keep this story alive, even in the humble hearts of servants and beggars...
Characters:
Seti - Pharoah
Nefertiri - Pharoah's daughter
Imhotep - High priest of Thebes
Anck-Su-Namun - Mistress
Act One, Scene I
[The scene opens to a moonlit terrace in Pharoah's palace upon which Anck-Su-Namun and Nefertiri are conversing quietly...]
Anck-Su-Namun: "Why wear such an expression? Do I make life unpleasant for you?"
[Nefertiri turns her back to Anck-Su-Namun and walks toward the terrace edge.]
Nefertiri: "I am forced to marry a man for which I haven't love. How can one be happy without the freedom to love whom they choose?"
[Anck-Su-Namun sighs, then slow walks to Nefertiri.]
Anck-Su-Namun: "I am yours, my love. But you are your father's only child and a woman. If you do not marry, who will succeed pharoah?"
[Anck-Su-Namun places her hands on Nefertiri's back and rests her head on Nefertiri's shoulder.]
Anck-Su-Namun: "Show your love for me. Speak your love to me, but silently, with a kiss upon my lips."
[Nefertiri turns around and leans closer to Anck-Su-Namun. Anck-Su-Namun leans closer. They kiss.]
[Enter Seti]
[Nefertiri and Anck-Su-Namun end their expression of love upon noticing Pharoah Seti's entrance. The two look alarmed. Seti senses their surprise.]
Seti: "You two look afright." [grins]
Nefertiri: "Only afright for not having notice upon your entrance. I feel ashamed for not offering the proper welcome [bows] that you deserve my lord." [Smiles and glances at Anck-Su-Namun]
Anck-Su-Namun: I, too, my lord. [bows]
Seti: It is fine, my dears, but it should not happen again. [Stares at Anck-Su-Namun]
Anck-Su-Namun: "Nefertiri and I were discussing her betrothal to your high priest Imhotep." [Glances at Nefertiri]
Seti: "Yes, I see. [Turns toward Nefertiri] Marriage to a high priest will be beneficial for you. My dear, you remind me so much of your mother. You will not share her fate. [Points finger at Nefertiri] You will serve your purpose!"
[Exit Seti]
Nefertiri: "We must leave."
Anck-Su-Namun: "Show your love for me. Let me feel your silent love once again before I retire." [Leans toward Nefertiri]
[Nefertiri steps back.]
Nefertiri: "We must leave."
[Exit Nefertiri]
Anck-Su-Namun: "No, my love. Only I must leave."
[A single tear trails Anck-Su-Namun's flawless olive skin and then drops to the tiled floor of the terrace.]
Anck-Su-Namun: "Only I..." [Sighs and then wipes face]
[Exit Anck-Su-Namun]
End of Scene I